In 2010 I started a project similar to this; it was to be 100 tiny faces drawn in my sketchbook, randomly selected from profile pictures and when completed, the pages displayed as “face book”. Ha ha. Trouble was, it was a lonely pursuit and I fizzled at number 18. This time around, I discovered the wonderful world of blogging and joined the multitude of daily artists working their craft. So I decided to draw the profile picture of those who took the time to comment on my blog with the offer to mail it to them for free if they wanted it. In 20 weeks I had over 28,000 views and 1700 comments. Getting ‘Freshly Pressed’ (featured on the landing page of WordPress) helped out a lot too. I learned that I could actually stick to a schedule and be disciplined enough to see it through. The many comments I received were the fuel that kept me at it each morning, and I’ve met so many really cool people from all over the world! I will post a list of locations that I’ve sent my portraits to when I’m finished mailing….
I will continue to post new work here as I complete it; I have way too many ideas and inspirations stored up, plus I will be putting new work on my website (http://artboy68.com!). I will continue to draw and paint and carve, and will continue to share. Thanks for visiting!
Click here for a convenient gallery of the portraits, and here is a link to a searchable list of all 100 portraits, with links to their blogs. https://artboy68project.wordpress.com/searchable-list-100-portrait-subjects/
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Are you still looking for people to draw in this wonderful portrait project? I’d love to be a part of it.
Absolutely! Those who comment on my blogs can become victims of my art spamming… you need to have an online public profile photo (of yourself) that I can find. Gravatar.com is a great place for this- you can add a picture of yourself to your wordpress profile (make sure it’s public) and it will automatically be shared on Gravatar. If there is no public profile picture, then I assume that the individuals wish to be private regarding their appearance.
i am interested!! how can i send you my photo?? 😀
You’re in! A very nice photo popped right up with your comment- thanks!
great work! keep it up!
Thanks Madison!
What a great idea. My avatar is not my real hair it’s my face yearbooked. I would love to be part of your project.
B.t.w. If you are interested in portraiture, have you seen what the street artist JR is doing? He’s been doing a global arts project with portraiture.
Liz.
Sorry the image didn’t show, it’s my facebook avatar too, maybe you can find it there.
Liz Dees
Thanks Liz; got it! You’re on my list.
Your drawings are so incredibly detailed for such a small work surface; fascinating!
Thank you!
This is such a neat and interesting idea. I’m currently taking a drawing class and am really appreciating those who are so skilled in drawing. I think it’s great that you capture the lines, curves, expressions, and that you do that well. A nod to you. In addition, if you ever are searching for participants I would love to be a part of this project.
Thank you very much! You’re on my list!
WOW! Love it… please do me! 😉 and Good Luck!
Thank you! You’re on my list!
Wonderful thankyou! Such a talent 🙂
Thanks Sara!
Interesting project! 🙂
Thanks!
excellent idea
Thanks- it’s a bit of work but totally worth it!
What a great project and beautiful work. I’d love it if you drew my portrait!
Thanks Jeanette! You’re on my list.
Great project. I’m sure you will realize your goal!
Thanks Elena. I love your work.
Super project! Thanks for visiting my blog!
Thanks Jane!
I stunned that you are able to capture such energy while working on such a small scale. Looking forward to the next portrait!
Thank you Elena! You continue to inspire me!
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Thank you Madison!
very cool idea and artwork. Reminds me of an artist who drew one portrait a day and accumulated 1000!!.
Plus you are making loads of people happy. 🙂
Thanks Samar! I think I’ll be happy enough when I get to 100 though…
I tried to stop myself from doing this… but I just really like your renderings…and so would like to ask if your list is full already? And if not, then would you consider doing one of me?
If yes, great! If no…oh well. I still like your work though. Amazing talent! 🙂
Thanks Joybound- you’re on the list!
Wow, that’s such a great idea and I really like your work! I’d also love to be part of your project too 🙂
Thank you! You’re on the list too
Yay 🙂
Your doing great! they are really awesome pieces! great work so far! 🙂
Thanks Essjay!
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Sounds like a fantastic project. Lot of work for you, though. Would love to get a portrait done.
Thanks coach! You made the list
What a great idea: discipline and serendipity combined! I came across you via ‘Kevin’, who kindly liked my new blog. Your project reminds me of one I once did around the month of February with four other musicians. I gave them each a large blank ‘calendar’ for the month, with just empty squares (2″x2″) where the dates would normally be. They had to fill in one square each day, in chronological order, with variations/selections of lines, circles, triangles, as the creative urge took them. Or they could do nothing. The next month, we got together and created musical interpretations of each of our ‘calendars’. A memorable and off-the-wall concert!
I am learning a lot by doing this project- a targeted challenge is great for driving creativity. Thanks for the comment!
I look forward to seeing more of your portraits – I think Kevin’s is terrific. If you’re still looking for subjects, I’d be glad to be one of them!
Thanks Adrian- you’re on the list
love to have mine done
U do beautiful work!!
Sharing U on FB
Thank you Dayle! You’re on my list!
Thank You for including me….I’ll recommend U everywhere….I’ve a galpal who does this for a living, rosemaryfanti.com., & goes to all the best events & gets paid for it.
I’ve been promoing her & would happily promo your fabulous work if U want?
Thanks, Dayledann- I checked out her website- interesting concept! I will have some original prints up for sale soon; and may begin doing portraits professionally once I’m finished with this project. Thanks for the props!
I like your drawings. It reminds me of when I go out, I’m a bit of a wallflower. But after a drink or two, I have this tendency to bust out my moleskine and draw portraits of random people in the bar/party/park/lounge where I am, and give them out. Hehehe. sometimes they’re good sometimes they’re bad. But yours are nice. Good luck with your project!
Hey! A fellow art spammer! Thanks seainspanish!
I did that to a guy in an airport once- he was taking a nap and I was waiting through layover and handed him a sketch of himself sleeping on a bunch of suitcases when he woke up. Artists can be so weird 😀
I think I like that term- “art spammer”
Sorry I can’t find your photo kirinjirafa
Art Spammer! Now if that isn’t the coolest thing to be called, I don’t know what is. Great work! Amazing how we all become connected. DRAW ME!
Thanks Heather! You’re in!
What an awesome project! totally reclaimed the word spamming for good!
What happens if my head is a record…???
🙂
Thanks! Perhaps a doctor could help-?
Ok I’ll draw you anyways
This is a cool project. I’ve never had my portrait drawn… would you do it – even though I’m not half as pretty as the ladies?
You are on the list, Richard, thanks!
Glad U enjoyed the concept as the wedding/special event’s illustrator is a rare commodity & quite a lil moneymaker! all U need is some duds, a smile & your pencils & pad.
if you’re interested, let me know & I’ll tell U how she & a couple of photographers got started & noticed.
Hi. I’d love to get my portrait done as part of the project (great project by the way!). I left a photo of myself on my ‘about jane tims’ page. I have encountered a couple of your portraits on line already. Jane
Got it, Jane- you’re in!
Oh, brilliant, bring on the art spamming. Can this be combined with randomly sent (snail) mail art? x
Yeah! Part of my project is sending the original drawing (via snail mail) to those portrait subjects who want it…
Sorry I can’t find a profile photo of you
what a way to meet women. you are pretty sharp…
Ha! I was just telling my wife I’d best start drawing more guys, people might get the wrong idea…
This is a fantastic idea. Good luck! Your really good!
Thank you Jona!
Awesome project idea! Please consider drawing me too! 🙂
Thanks! Got your photo!
I really enjoyed looking at your drawings. I’ve been doing a drawing a day for a while now, so am particularly interested in people who set themselves related challenges. It’s been a great discipline for me, and posting in a blog provides accountability. I like that your project both exercises your skill and actively networks!
Thanks! Love your site- following you now
But I can’t find your photo…
Hi there fellow blogger! I just was browsing through your page and I couldn’t help but stop and really notice all the wonderful details you put into your pictures. You are such a fabulous artist! Thank you for “liking” my post. I appreciate it! If you are still looking for participants, please consider me too. I would love to see your interpretation! Have a wonderful evening and best of luck with your project. It’s such a good idea. 🙂
Hey! Thanks! You’re in!
You’re welcome! Can’t wait to see how it turns out!
Oh! I would love to have a portrait of me, if you’re still looking for people to draw 😛
Already have you on file Linnea!
Awesome! 🙂
enjoying all your work!
your blog is a great way to start the day!
You are so kind! Thanks!
Sounds like a fun project. I look forward to checking out your portraits 🙂
Thanks man!
You have a great talent and great work congratulations
Thanks edtoon!
got your picture edtoon, you’re in.
fabulous work…..rock on!!!!
I’d love to have a picture done if you’re still after people? You’re works amazing
You’re on the list, Samantha!
great idea! i’m in if you want to draw my picture.
You’re in!
I love this idea, and your work. What a wonderful way to build a portfolio.
Thank you! I have to admit, it really is a great way to get some work done!
And, I forgot to say, add me to the list!
You’re on it!
Thanks for visiting my blog ! I love your portrait project. I am on a project too but its 10 portraits (girls – mostly my age) in many many weeks !!!! I am doing oil on canvas ( 36 x 48) so they are fairly large. I consider myself an impressionist in terms of my style. If you are still needing people please consider me 🙂
Hey! Very impressive bio! I snagged your photo from your blog, you’re on the list (unfortunately I’m not doing these portraits any bigger than a few inches…) Your paintings are beautiful- check it out everybody! http://isabellart.wordpress.com/2011/11/30/the-same-ole-same-ole/#
Oh my gosh. I am so thrilled 🙂 Thank you so much !!! I really admire your work !
sharing your beautiful work!
making new friends with some of your subjects!
Glad I discovered U as you’re a fine Pied Piper & U have spread light in some dark moments!
Pied Piper! That’s a new one!
the difference being that U are leading the world to beautiful visuals that can’t help but please the eye of the most jaded viewer thus spreading your bit of light & joy.
PLUS, your subjects are fascinating!
That’s why I’m “sharing’ U all over the place to do my lil bit of “light spreading” in this sorry assed world.
Thank you so much, Dayle! you are too kind! I am having lots of fun doing this, hopefully it shows…
Wow- I’m really stunned. What a cool project! This is so fun to browse through 🙂
Thanks! I’m having fun doing it
sorry I can’t find a photo of you….
I would love to be apart of your project! Must go check my gravatar now just in case 🙂
You’re in, Emily!
Wow, yay! I can’t wait to see your drawing!! Thanks so much 🙂
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Thanks Mark_ you are awesome, sir.
Your works are beautiful. How you have conducted each piece is ever so interesting to see, and it makes one stop to look at them for quite a while so to see the details you have put into them.
Good luck with the rest of the 100 Portraits Project. I’ll be definitely following your blog to see them all ^_^
Thank you Sabine- I’ll be looking for a profile photo of you… (can’t see one yet)
Go go go go !!! Such a cool idea 🙂
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This is a great idea! If you are still adding people, I’d love to be included. 🙂
You made the list Amy!
Awesome, thanks!
Some class work here….keep coming back to look at more.. would love to be in …I’ve emailed you 😉
You’re in Hellen
Oh goodie ! (it’s the child in me !) …look forward to seeing it..
What a great idea for a project!!! 😀 (wish I could draw/sketch anything more than butterflies!!! 😉 )…. this is awesome!!! Came over from Karen’s blog (drawandshoot)!!! Will be popping in regularly!!! & if you still need portraits… let me know!!! Great job artboy!!! 😀 **
Thanks! You’re on my list
Cool!!! 🙂 Looking forward!! **
😉
Thanks Erin! That’s good enough to make the list!
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Wow, your work is incredible. I’d love for you to draw me, too, but I understand that there were lots of other people here first so I’ll just enjoy the portraits you do of them. I admire you so much for doing this wonderful project. Keep up the good work, what you’re doing is great!
You are on the list! Thank you!
Ah! Thank you very much! I hope I’m not too annoying to draw : x
Interesting idea. Nice project. I hope that you have enough time.
It is very tiring even if it’s very nice.
Good luck!
Sounds like you speak from experience- in fact, I was too tired yesterday to post, but today I’ll catch up. Thank you!
I am just a beginner, but I am painting icons and… is exhausting. I make some drawings sometimes and isn’t so easy when you want to be just perfect.
and I like your cat.
Thank you.
I think you already have 100 people on your list? right?
When someone says “Who whats?” you can hear “Me, me, me , please ME!!!”
Take care of you (if you gonna be too tired you won’t be able to work properly) and good luck.
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Well done on being freshly pressed Artboy 🙂 Very well deserved
Bravo the freshly pressed!
that’s due to your art & your nimble brain & fascinating comment that sparked all of this
Thanks again, Dayle!
incredible talent, your way with imagery says so much without needing to define it – I admire artists like you; no need to read you and your reviews are instant amazement.
Thank you Liza!
I nominated you for The Versatile Blogger on my blog, ocaclibrary.wordpress.com. Congrats! Keep up the great work!
Thanks Kevin! I’m going to go look that up now…
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Well done on being Freshly Pressed – I look forward to each new instalment!
Thanks Adrian- you are in my file….
Loving this idea! 🙂 great work. hard to pick a favorite.
Thank you! As a designer/builder I have a special appreciation for the artful architectural photos on your blog… nicely done!
Thanks! I’m glad you like them 🙂
Nice Idea fella! Go for it! 🙂 Never stop drawing!
I don’t want a portrait by the way but just wanted to cheer you on! You’re making a lot of people happy and for that I say Wooohoooo!!! 🙂
Thank you Tony!
this is such an incredibly cool idea!! I love it!!!
Thanks Claire!
Brilliant idea and beautiful work! I’ll be following your creative journey all the way!
Thank you- I plan to make it all the way!
Your work is awsome and I stopped by to say thank you for doing my friend Rae # 44. You captured her beautifully and she is truely one of those 1 in a millon people that anyone that knows her feels blessed to have in their lives. Thankyou again for honoring her in such a truely artful way. continue to enjoy your journey as well.
Thank you Rosemary- Rae blessed me as well with her portrait of me!
This is such a great idea! And the portraits look incredible. Love it!
Thanks Deryk!
What a wonderful way to share your gift and get a community involved. Keep up the great work!
Thanks! It’s fun connecting with people- I really am getting that sense of community!
Such a wonderful idea! 😀 As an artist myself, I must say my friend, you have skill and talent! I was thinking of doing a similar idea and sketch my friends portraits over Christmas. Thanks for the inspiration! You are a stunning artist!
Thank you! Happy to inspire!
what an ambitious project! awesome idea!
Didn’t know quite how ambitious when I started, but I’m having lots of fun
What a great idea. If you’re not already over the 100 mark feel free to draw me. I would be honoured.
Hi Paula- I have 100 faces already, but you can still put your name in for the 100th portrait (acrylic painting)
What an exciting project! A guy with such talent surely deserves to be fressly pressed =) good luck, I’ll be following your blog!
Thank you. I really feel honored!
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Hi there! I’m passing through to let you know that i’ve selected you for the Versatile Blogger Award. You can find out about why I selected you and what you need to do in my link below.
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Congratulations!
Thank you so much! I am flattered.
Sorry I took a while to respond here- I’m not very good when it comes to checking on the comment feeds but I’m working on it 😉 Anyway you’re very welcome and deserving. Wishing a good weekend to you and yours.
Is this still open mate? Portrait me up please – great blog!
What is one of your favorite things about creating this blog so far?
Sending the drawings away in the mail is such a cool feeling… also connecting with so many cool people. Thanks for commenting!
Such a cool project! And I love your work!
Thank you plusONE!
Good proyect, as mexican i cut be the first :).
Make sure you enter for the 100th portrait https://artboy68project.wordpress.com/for-number-100-acrylic-painting-enter-here/
Love that you are doing this!!! All the best!!!
Thanks Jeanette!
This sounds awesome! Would love to see what my startup @ArtSpotterApp could do with you – maybe we could locate on a map where all your portraits are located – afterall it’s an art map 😉
And hey I won’t be adverse to being one of the subjects either .. hehe
Best,
Raphaëlle
Thanks Raphaelle, I’ll check it out!
Beautiful! I can’t wait to see the remaining portaits.
thank you Beth!
Beautiful project! I’m happy I found it! Is it still possible to be part of it? I’d love to be in! It’s one of the best blogging ideas I’ve seen, congratulations!
Thanks Victor, just the draw for the 100th portrait left: see the link above
Wow. This is a great idea!
Just taking my chances:
Hi again! Your blog is one of the six that I have nominated for the Kreativ Blogger Award. Some rules / details are on my site. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Keep up the great work and I am looking forward to reading your blog in 2012.
Thank you so much Nadia- I checked out your site but forgot to leave a comment until now…. Cheers!
love returning to your blog… wonderful project. makes me smile every time. :o)
http://thoughtsfromanobservationalist.wordpress.com
Thanks! Like your site!
I really like your gravatar pic – it’s lovely! … Hmmm … 101 portraits would include a self-portrait …
Hi Gigi- in fact, I’ve just begun a self portrait! Will share when complete…
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What a great idea!
Thanks Kate!
OMG, I love your portraits!!! Nice work…Add me to your list if you like!!
Thank you missjey
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What a fabulous project! I LOVE this!!!! 🙂
Thanks Sherry
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I spotted your blog the other day and LOVED your portrait idea so much so that it has inspired me to give portraits a go!! Absolutely love your work! And thank you so much for inspiring me to draw again as i havn’t for a long time 🙂
Check it out…
http://cloudsofcolour.wordpress.com/
X Bec
Cheers, Bec! I checked it out- first one’s looking good, keep it up! (Sweet looking dog too)
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It is a cool project. I’d like to post about it on my blog. If I *Press This* I’ll only get the first line as a link in a blog post on my blog. I would like to post your description of your project, sample jpeg images and a link to your blog. If you’d that let me know. Marie Kazalia
email: MarieKazalia@gmail.com Artist Marketing Resources blog http://ArtistMarketingResources.com
Hi Marie, I would be delighted and honored. Just visited your blog, your work is beautiful! Also a fan of your Artist Marketing Resources site. Fantastic.
Thank you! I am pleased to hear that. Now, all I need is your permission to copy your project statement above and post it to my blog, along with some jpeg images of your portraits you can sent my way –email: MarieKazalia@gmail.com, or private message me on Facebook if you prefer with image files attached:http://www.facebook.com/marie.kazalia.art
I’m a new blogger this year and I find your blog to be one of my newest favorites. I’ll be paying attention. How long have you been doing art/ interested in it? Very awesome things….
Thanks very much! I belong to that category of ‘art school dropouts’ (26 years ago), but maintained a slow trickle of art-making until a few years ago when I began again in earnest. My last year of work could be chalked up to a ‘continuation’ of my art education (self-guided)… a lot of experimentation going on…
love your project…can i partecipate?&how?
Thanks for commenting Claudio, I completed this project in 2011 (met my goal of 20 weeks). I’m currently working on a second 100 Portraits project but this time in black and white film photography. You would be more than welcome to participate if you can make it to Vancouver Island, Canada… Your work is amazing by the way!!